Browsing for Magnifying Tools

I did some searching for magnification tools for inspection of
homebrew PCB's....

I checked out the toy digital microscope at:
http://www.playdigitalblue.com/products/qx5/info/

I read what the pros are using:
http://groups.google.ca/group/sci.electronics.design/browse_frm/thread/e5b8f232775e6452/9245d771fcc910ac?lnk=st&q=&rnum=9&hl=en#9245d771fcc910ac

Looked at stereo microscopes dental/surgical binoculars on ebay.

Then I discovered a hack-your-digicam website
http://www.hoagieshouse.com/macro/

How about this idea..
I'd like to find a handheld digital camera with a video output and
attachable 2x or up to 10x macro lens.
I'd mount it on a stand to magnify, video or photograph PCB's.
Then I can move the PCB around and watch the enlarged footage off my
computer monitor.

Since the camera is not dedicated for macro use, I can remove it from
the stand and take it with me for vacation photos/video.

Has anybody done this? Is it a good idea?
I did a little google searching and became impatient.. :)
D from BC
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